to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
regret; repentance; remorse
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
at once; immediately; right now
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
painting of a scene in Hell; a picture of Hell
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
settlement; solution; resolution
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
forcibly; against one's will
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
succession; continuation; series; sequence
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)